Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.17 x 8.07 x 4.8 inches |
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Package Weight | 1.74 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.4 x 10.3 x 8.7 inches |
Item Weight | 43.6 Ounces |
Brand Name | Vortex |
Warranty Description | 1 year ltd |
Model Name | Vortex |
Color | BLACK |
Material | Composite |
Suggested Users | Unisex-Adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Sports Service |
Part Number | VR-1556 |
Model Year | 2015 |
Style | 15x56 |
Included Components | 1 binocular |
Size | 15x56 |
Sport Type | Hunting |
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Vortex Optics Vulture HD Binoculars
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Brand | Vortex |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Special Feature | Scratch Resistant,Waterproof |
Objective Lens Diameter | 56 Millimeters |
Magnification Maximum | 15 x |
About this item
- 15x magnification and 56mm objective lenses, the Vulture HD uses high density extra-low dispersion glass and XR fully multi-coated lenses, you get super bright images that are sharp and clear from edge to edge.
- Rugged, rubber armor and ultra-hard, scratch resistant armortek coating on all exterior lenses creates a durable binocular able to withstand any conditions.
- Argon purged and o-ring sealed barrels ensure fogproof and waterproof performance.
- A center diopter allows you to adjust for focal differences between your eyes. Twist eyecups allow for comfortable viewing with or without glasses.
- When glassing in the early or late hours of the day when game is most active, you need to have the right tools which is where the Vulture HD binocular comes in. Field of View: 226 feet/1000 yards|4.3 degrees
- Close Focus: 15 feet
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Our story has always started with you. Every time your heart skips a beat when you’re glassing a mountain and that bull appears; every time you feel the adrenaline sizzle in your blood at a “Shooter ready?” call; every time you bring us along for range day; and every time you trust us with your life in the line of duty you’re telling the story of what it means to belong to Vortex Nation.
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From the manufacturer
Vulture HD 15x56 Binocular (VR-1556)
Let there be light. With 56mm objective lenses, Vulture HD series binoculars deliver absolutely incredible light transmission and superior low light performance—a critical attribute at dawn and dusk when game can be most active. And the phase-corrected roof prisms, fully multi-coated optics and our proprietary XR coatings deliver a super-bright image that’s sharp from edge-to-edge. Our proprietary ArmorTek coating on all exterior lenses resists scratches and smudges.
Adjust Eyecups & IPD
Enjoy comfortable viewing even if you wear eyeglasses. Simply twist the eyecups up or down to see the full field of view. Keep the eyecups fully extended if you aren’t wearing eyeglasses or sunglasses.
The IPD (interpupillary distance) is the distance between the centers of the left and right pupil. Your binocular also has an IPD. To see a single image free of shading, rotate your binocular until its IPD aligns with your eyes.
Focus Your Binocular
For the best views, use the center focus and diopter to adjust for vision differences in each eye. Choose an object that is about 20 yards away from you and perform this two-step process:
- Close your right eye or cover the right objective lens with your hand. Look at the object with your left eye and adjust the center focus dial until the image is in focus.
- Close your left eye or cover the left objective lens with your hand and rotate the ring until the object is in focus.
Lens Care
Follow this two-step process to gently clean the exterior lenses of your binocular.
- Blow away any dust or grit before wiping the lens. Use a can of pressurized air, soft camel hair brush, or acrylic optical brush.
- Gently remove smudges, fingerprints, and eyelash oil from the lens. Use a small amount of water or your breath to moisten the lens then wipe away smudges with a clean lens cloth. Isopropyl alcohol can help remove marks like fingerprints.
Adjust Eyecups & IPD
Focus Your Binocular
Lens Care
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ASIN | B00HYRGWTA |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,418 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #659 in Binoculars |
Date First Available | February 8, 2014 |
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Customers like the quality, value, clarity and glass of the binoculars. For example, they mention it's well built, has great clarity at low light and that the lenses are solid. They also appreciate the light transmission, and performance. That said, some complain about the weight and fit.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the binoculars. They mention that they are high quality optics, well built, and superb optics for the price. The lenses are solid and have never fogged. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend them to others.
"...The FOV advantage sounded appealing, all the talk of improved light gathering sounded appealing, so I decided to upgrade and make these Vultures my..." Read more
"These bad boys are big, powerful, rugged and bit heavy! Make sure you get the biggest bino harness system that Vortex makes to go with them...." Read more
"...They are stiffer than the EG-SM's, have more eye socket clearance and fit perfectly and more securely on the Vultures without any modification...." Read more
"...many reviews on the Vulture but was absolutely amazed at the field grade quality the binos provide...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the binoculars. They say it's the best affordable high power goggles on the market, with excellent glass and clear vision. Customers also say that the product is of the best quality for the money.
"...what these cost I'll say that they are a nice set of binos and a very good value." Read more
"...The quality of glass in this price range is staggering.downside: Very heavy...." Read more
"...Nice case. Overall, quite a nice binocular for the money, clean visuals, but unfortunately, I'm not blown away.... its a shame, I really wanted to..." Read more
"...Just an outstanding set of glass for the money. These replaced the need for a spotting scope when hunting mule deer out west...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the binoculars. They mention that it is crystal clear, has great clarity at low light, and is easy on the eyes. They appreciate the outstanding edge-to-edge clarity and the quality of vision.
"...for deer out of truck in low light before dark and outstanding clarity and brightness...." Read more
"The binoculars were amazingly clear and well made but I was shocked at how heavy the vortex vultures were...." Read more
"...The edge to edge clarity is outstanding in these and I’m seeing minimal chromatic aberration...." Read more
"...They feel good in the hand despite the size, are crystal clear, just a pleasure to use...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the glass of the binoculars. They mention that they look pretty good, have good clarity, and clean visuals. The focus is smooth and holds, and the HD optics gathers rich color and definition. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend them to others.
"...My previous birding bino's are Leupold Wind River Cascades 10x42. Very nice, and really withstanding the test of time, but I found when I went out..." Read more
"...Nice case. Overall, quite a nice binocular for the money, clean visuals, but unfortunately, I'm not blown away.... its a shame, I really wanted to..." Read more
"...I repeat the edge to edge clarity and chromatic aberration is far superior in these $500 vultures than the $1200 razor HD series...." Read more
"...They feel almost like you're holding Swarovski binoculars. Things are crisp and the focus of just is very smooth and seems to hold focus even when..." Read more
Customers are impressed with the binoculars' light transmission. They say they gather light very well at dawn and dusk, have superb low-light capabilities, and are bright. They also mention that the bins are great for low light conditions and can see into shadows.
"...I was especially impressed with late day, low light clarity and ability to see into shadows...." Read more
"...These binoculars are exceptional. The light gathering is great and the clarity far surpasses what we could have imagined...." Read more
"...They operate as well in low light as my scope, and they pick up details in fog that other binos wouldn't be able to...." Read more
"...10x56 is a great glass for low light conditions. I suggest you have something to stabilize them as well." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the binoculars. They mention that they work well, are of terrific quality, and are nearly perfect. Some say that the bins are a bit heavy and work great at low light.
"...Other than that, they work fine." Read more
"...them yet I have used them for a variety of things and they have worked very well...." Read more
"The binoculars were wonderful. They were a terrific quality with terrific performance...." Read more
"Great buy, they work great and gather light very well. They are a bit heavy but for less then half the price of the kiababs well worth it...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the binoculars. They mention that they are a bit heavy around the edges and bulky.
"Nice binoculars. Solid, heavy. VERY heavy. For the added FOV over a 10x42 I'm not sure the 10x56 is worth its weight (literally!)...." Read more
"...downside: Very heavy. would not want to pack around neck, but this power would more likely be used for stationary glassing anyway." Read more
"...amazingly clear and well made but I was shocked at how heavy the vortex vultures were. I didn’t realize that when I made the purchase!..." Read more
"These bad boys are big, powerful, rugged and bit heavy! Make sure you get the biggest bino harness system that Vortex makes to go with them...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the binoculars. For example, they mention that the bins are too large to fit properly in the carrier harness, the lens caps on the front do not fit tight, and the eye reticles are tight.
"...My biggest gripe: Fit and finish. One of the eye cups has a noticeably "stiffer" range of extension, but no big deal...." Read more
"...The only disappointment is that the lense caps on front do not fit tight as they should and keep falling off." Read more
"A bit large and bulky, but the glass is great for the price...." Read more
"Eye reticles are loose. I have a vanguard too and the eye reticles are tight." Read more
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My previous birding bino's are Leupold Wind River Cascades 10x42. Very nice, and really withstanding the test of time, but I found when I went out with others that I was spending a lot of time sharing the binos around. The FOV advantage sounded appealing, all the talk of improved light gathering sounded appealing, so I decided to upgrade and make these Vultures my new primary bino and the old 10x42s my "loaners".
I heard a lot of great things about Vortex so checked them out at a brick-and-mortar hunting gear place and ordered these on Amazon.
So, as mentioned; heavy! According to my kitchen scale over a pound heavier (a fraction of an ounce under 1.5 pounds vs a fraction over 2.5 pounds, so 66% heavier!).
FOV is greater than 10x42, but in actual practice I don't find that it makes that much difference.
Light gathering; not as dramatic as I had thought it would be. I could not tell a significant difference, although I don't do much low light viewing so YMMV.
My biggest gripe: Fit and finish. One of the eye cups has a noticeably "stiffer" range of extension, but no big deal. The diopter adjustment is non-locking (as opposed to my old Leopold Wind Rivers) and tends to catch on and move with the focus knob (each way!!), and, most unforgivably, the two barrels do not seem to be truly in-line.
The diopter issue was my first concern. Once the diopter was adjusted it just seemed to keep coming out of adjustment. I finally noticed that as the focus knob was adjusted it would catch slightly on the diopter adjustment knob and move it slightly each time the focus was moved. I figured out that if I pried on the the gap between the diopter adjustment and the focus knob to separate them that this wouldn't happen anymore, but the process had to be periodically repeated. Also, the diopter adjust knob is "forward" of the focus knob, so could be easily confused when you're trying to adjust focus while looking through the binos and not at the knobs.
The biggest issue for me; each time I got the diopter finally adjusted and focused in and spent time checking out a subject, once I pulled off the binos I would have a mini-vertigo episode. As if you tried on the prescription glasses of a friend and your eyes adjusted to the point where you felt you could actually see okay, but when you took the glasses off there was a period of re-adjustment where your eyes came back to their normal focus. Very unpleasant, and I'm sure that spending extended periods making your eyes adjust for bino misalignment is not good for them.
Next step; review of the vaunted Vortex guarantee.
EDIT: (My aplogies to Vortex for taking so long!)
So I had put the binos in a closet after my initial review and must admit I kind of forgot about them for about a year. Came across them one day and decided to send them in. Very impressed by the service! Got them back very quickly; so quickly it seems hard to believe they actually repaired and returned my original binos in that time. My guess is that the "returned" binos were either new or refurbs. Either way, they were in good-as-new condition so no complaints whatever the case.
- The barrel misalignment after the service return seems to be completely gone.
- The diopter adjustment knob no longer catches on the focus knob.
The only less than perfect issue, albeit a minor one, is that I can't get perfect focus on both eyes. It is subtle and easy to live with, but no matter how much I fuss with the diopter there is not a perfect match. I.e., as I roll the focus knob back and forth there is a point where one eye is perfect, then where the other is perfect, but never both are perfect.
Oh, well; if I want perfect I guess I'll need to fork out a grand or two. For what these cost I'll say that they are a nice set of binos and a very good value.
downside: Very heavy. would not want to pack around neck, but this power would more likely be used for stationary glassing anyway.
The one big thing I really don't like about these Vortex's is the stock eyepiece rubbers. No matter how I tried, I couldn't get a clean image without messing around with the position once against my eyes. I eventually fixed this by removing the stock rubbers and using these instead.... AmScope EG-SM Microscope Eyepiece Eyeshields or Eye-guards
After carefully removing the lip on the bottom of these with a sharp knife, they fitted the Vortex's perfectly.... held on with a little goop. Note.... I now don't use the swivel eye relief feature as these eyepieces space out more from the lens.... that, and because they are angled to stop light getting in at the sides, wouldn't make these a good choice for users with glasses.
I have found that I can use the Vortex's freehand without much problem, but I also use a mono-pod for extended viewing which works great. Nice case. Overall, quite a nice binocular for the money, clean visuals, but unfortunately, I'm not blown away.... its a shame, I really wanted to be....
Update....
I've just change the eyepiece rubbers again to these: Eyepiece Eyeshields or Eye-guards for AmScope SE300 SE400 Series Stereo Microscope
They are stiffer than the EG-SM's, have more eye socket clearance and fit perfectly and more securely on the Vultures without any modification. They do need to be used with the swivels out as they are shorter. Again, not a good choice for eyeglass wearers, but for me, they work far better than the stock rubbers.
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COMAPARANDOLOS con los bushnell one mille , son mucho mejores los vortex en todos aspectos, y cuestan la mitad.
Siempre compraré vortex, por calidad, garantia, y precio.
Reviewed in Spain on June 10, 2020
COMAPARANDOLOS con los bushnell one mille , son mucho mejores los vortex en todos aspectos, y cuestan la mitad.
Siempre compraré vortex, por calidad, garantia, y precio.
Die Dioptereinstellung ist nicht wie man sonst erwarten würde an der Augenmuschel, sondern hinter dem Fokusierrad. Es kann in wenige Raster einrasten und ich persönlich finde das ein super Feature, dass ich niemal missen möchte.
Ein Stativ-Adapter ist dabei und 2 Gurte zum umschnallen. Das ist auch bitter notwendig, denn das Glas wiegt doch einiges und nach 2 Stunden um den Hals merkt man das Gewicht doch deutlich.
Die beiligende Tasche ist jetzt nicht der bringer, aber funktionell.
Ich liebe dieses Glas!
Molto versatile, sono soddisfatto dell'acquisto.